Maine Payroll & Paycheck Tax Calculator
Running payroll in Maine doesn’t have to feel like steering through coastal fog. From Portland to Bangor, our Maine Payroll Tax Calculator helps you see every detail clearly — from withholdings to unemployment insurance.
Maine Payroll Tax Steps
Maine combines a progressive income tax with local wage laws and straightforward filing systems. Here’s how to stay compliant — and keep your paydays as smooth as a Kennebunk sunrise.
Here are some key steps you’ll have to take to make smarter payroll decisions.
Step #1: Register with Maine Revenue Services and Department of Labor
Register online with Maine Revenue Services (MRS) for income tax withholding and with the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation (BUC) for state UI.
New employers pay a default UI rate of 2.11% on the first $15,000 of wages.
Step #2: Understand Maine’s Payroll Taxes
Step #3: Minimum Wage & Overtime Rules
Step #4: Pay Frequency & Final Pay
Step #5: Use Our Maine Payroll Calculator
Step #6: File Taxes and Reports
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